{"product_id":"python-pygame-and-raspberry-pi-game-development-paperback","title":"Python, Pygame, and Raspberry Pi Game Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSloan Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpand your basic knowledge of Python and use PyGame to create fast-paced video games with great graphics and sounds. This second edition shows how you can integrate electronic components with your games using the build-in general purpose input\/output (GPIO) pins and some Python code to create two new games. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) as well as design patterns, such as model-view-controller (MVC) and finite-state machines (FSMs). Whether using Windows, macOS, Linux, or a Raspberry Pi, you can unleash the power of Python and PyGame to create great looking games. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes complete code listings and explanations for \"Bricks,\" \"Snake,\" and \"Invaders\"--three fully working games. These allow you to get started in making your own great games and then modify them or build your own exciting titles. The concepts are further explained using games such as \"Copycat,\" where the player must concentrate and repeat the sequence of lights and sounds, and \"Couch Quiz,\" in which PyGame and electronic components create a quiz game for 2-4 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain basic knowledge of Python and employ it for game development\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy game projects you can use as templates, such as Bricks, Snake, and Invaders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with user-defined functions, inheritance, composition, and aggregation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement finite state machines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate your game with electronics using the GPIO pins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced coders or game developers new to Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi would find this book helpful. It is also for beginners interested in getting into game development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpand your basic knowledge of Python and use PyGame to create fast-paced video games with great graphics and sounds. This second edition shows how you can integrate electronic components with your games using the build-in general purpose input\/output (GPIO) pins and some Python code to create two new games. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn about object-oriented programming (OOP) as well as design patterns, such as model-view-controller (MVC) and finite-state machines (FSMs). Whether using Windows, macOS, Linux, or a Raspberry Pi, you can unleash the power of Python and PyGame to create great looking games. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes complete code listings and explanations for \"Bricks,\" \"Snake,\" and \"Invaders\"--three fully working games. These allow you to get started in making your own great games and then modify them or build your own exciting titles. The concepts are further explained using games such as \"Copycat,\" where the player must concentrate and repeat the sequence of lights, and \"Couch Quiz,\" in which PyGame and electronic components create a quiz game for 4 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSloan Kelly has worked in the games industry for nearly 12 years. He has worked on a number of AAA and indie titles and currently works for an educational game company. He lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife and children. Sloan is on Twitter @codehoose and makes YouTube videos in his spare time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 389\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717118660671,"sku":"9781484245323","price":58.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/283ac6b9d8c5baa642b088a2fdbbc71a.webp?v=1765077364","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/python-pygame-and-raspberry-pi-game-development-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}